Altai is for beginners or to the Karakol lakes light. Horse riding tour

This horseback riding tour will introduce experienced riders, beginners, and even children to the Altai Mountains. 

In it, everyone will find an opportunity to realize themselves and test their strength and skills. 

You will find corners of untouched nature, the silence of mountain passes and the beauty of mountain lakes.

Location

S. Elekmonar
from
$339
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 7 June, 2025
    • 9 – 14 June, 2025
    • 16 – 21 June, 2025
    • 23 – 28 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Group meet at
S. Elekmonar
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Altai waters
We will see the Karakol lakes, near and from the observation deck
Getting to know horses
Let's improve our riding skills
Ice and flame
Let's ride through the snowfield, try a tourist ice cream made of snow and take a steam bath

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Check-in

    Departure to the village of Elekmonar (transfer or regular bus):

    • from Novosibirsk – on the eve of the start of the tour at 22:15;
    • from Barnaul – on the day of the start of the tour at 02:45;
    • from Gorno-Altaysk – on the day of the start of the tour at 9-10:30.

    Meeting in the village of Elekmonar until 12:00.

    A short rest after a long road, tonic national tea and departure on a UAZ car prepared for complete off-road driving to the equestrian base.

    Upon arrival, a warm welcome from the instructors and a hot bathhouse will give you the opportunity to take the right mood for rest!

  • Day 2 - Horse crossing to the parking lot at the Karakol lakes
  • Day 3 - Karakol Lakes from a bird's-eye view. Radial exit
  • Day 4 - Horse riding to the Karakol lakes
  • Day 5 - Horse crossing to the Sortesh tract
  • Day 6 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tourist tents.

Tent camp 5 nights

Overnight in tents on the route.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
S. Elekmonar

Included in price

  • transportation services;
  • transfer from Gorno-Altaysk and back (only on the day of arrival and departure);
  • nutrition;
  • equipment rental;
  • instructor services;
  • horse rental;
  • bathhouse in accordance with the program;
  • recreational fees;
  • insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk/Barnaul/Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • bus tickets from Novosibirsk/Barnaul to c. Elecmonar and back.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Equipment:

  • Sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0 - +5).

Clothes:

  • underwear;
  • The sweater is warm;
  • The sweater is lighter;
  • warm pants for cold weather;
  • trousers made of thick fabric (camouflage is possible);
  • shorts or light trousers;
  • T-shirt / T-shirt (2-3 depending on the length of the route);
  • wool socks (more than one pair);
  • cotton socks (several pairs);
  • insulated, spacious jacket;
  • windbreaker (windbreaker);
  • gloves;
  • headdress;
  • swimsuit.

Shoes:

  • rubber boots (preferably on a smooth sole with a heel);
  • sneakers or sneakers.

It will be useful to:

  • a pocket or headlamp flashlight;
  • a set of threads with needles;
  • spare batteries for cameras, flashlights and other equipment;
  • thick plastic bags for packing things during a hike;
  • a camping knife;
  • wet sanitary napkins for camping;
  • toilet paper;
  • sunburn cream;
  • medicines that you personally need;
  • personal hygiene products (wet wipes are required);
  • specific medicines that may be useful to you.

Try not to take unnecessary things. Before entering the active part of the route, tourists leave their bags, backpacks and suitcases in parking lots in lockable rooms.

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Dates and Prices

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  • $339
    2 – 7 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $339
    9 – 14 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $339
    16 – 21 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $339
    23 – 28 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $339
    30 Jun – 5 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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